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Beefsteak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Chorizo

  • Beefsteak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.53mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Choline ~96.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +82%
Contains more FatsFats +153.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1766.7%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Chorizo Opinion
Calories 250kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 26.72g 24.1g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 8mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.63mg 1.59mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 4.85mg 3.41mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 150mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 1235mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.22mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 28.8µg 21.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.131mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.53mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 8µg 2µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 96.7mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 14.38g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.054mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.201mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.099mg 1.708mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.687mg 0.47mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.309mg 0.914mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.721mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Beefsteak
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.